FC Halifax Town will take a break from league action with a home Isuzu FA Trophy tie against FC United at the Shay on Saturday afternoon, 3pm kick-off.
The Shaymen beat Braintree Town last weekend 4-0 in the National League thanks to goals from Will Smith, Josh Hmami, Will Harris and Jevon Mills in a comprehensive victory at the Shay.
Town sit midtable in the National League after 22 games so far and have won 9, drawn 4 and lost 9 in those games.
FC United are in the Northern Premier Division and are managed by Mark Beesley
They played midweek winning 3-0 away at Stocksbridge Park Steels and lost 3-1 away at Cleethorpes Town last weekend.
Their last victory came at home to Ilkeston on the 29th November with a 2-1 victory
To reach the third round of the FA Trophy, they have so far beaten Darlington at home 3-2 in the second round, Bamber Bridge 1-0 at home and victory away at Workington back in October 2-0.
The two clubs have met four times over the years with Town winning all of them
25th March 2017 – FC United 0 Town 3 (Charles, Sinnott, King)
25th October 2016 – Town 3 (Denton 2, Sinnott 1) FC United 1
1st Jan 2011 – Town 4 (Vardy, Gregory, Marshall, Taylor) FC United 1
11th Dec 2010 – FC United 0 Town 1 (Garner)
If the game is tied at the end of 90 minutes, the game will be decided by a penalty shoot-out.
Admission Information
All adults: £15
12-17 Year Olds £10
U12s £5 (U14s must be accompanied by an adult)
Cash on the turnstiles
Match Officials
Referee: William Davis
Assistants: Gavin Scott / Thomas Harland
Fourth Official: Ethan Murray
Next Game
FC Halifax Town vs Newcastle United PL2 – Tuesday 16th December, 7pm kick-off
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